The horn of Africa: historical patterns of conflict and strategic considerations
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Authors
Ferguson, Michael Milan
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Schutz, B.M.
Date of Issue
1978-09
Date
September 1978
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
There have been few attempts to combine the historical, social, and political variables which make up the regional system that is the Horn of Africa. This work represents an encapsulated analysis that attempts to provide a "complete picture" of the attitudes, events and external intrusions which contribute to the situation as it exists today. The Horn of Africa is viewed from four perspectives: (1) internal aspects, (2) regional linkages, (3) external influences, and (4) an historical interpretation. These four viewpoints are integrated to form strategic considerations and conclusions regarding the region and the potential areas of conflict or cooperation between the involved actors during the next decade. The Horn of Africa has, does, and will in the future play an active role and crucial political role, not only in Africa, but in the international system. This research is an attempt to provide policy makers with a perspective in planning for that future.
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National Security Affairs (NSA)
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.